The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), the independent national community voice on refugee issues, is seeking a Media and Campaigns Officer to fill a maternity leave position. RCOA is the peak body for organisations who work with and for refugees and people seeking asylum.

RCOA conducts research, raises awareness and advocates on national and international issues affecting refugees and people seeking asylum.

The Media and Campaigns Officer will work with the Director of Strategy, Communications and Fundraising and play a key role in RCOA’s small but effective team, promoting awareness of refugee issues and positive policy alternatives to the public through the news media, bulletins, printed material and social media and assisting in writing and editing copy for awareness, advocacy and fundraising campaigns.

The successful applicant will be a motivated and effective communicator with outstanding writing and editing skills, an understanding of refugee issues, relevant qualifications and experience in media, public advocacy and/or marketing. The position is equivalent to 3 days per week, which can be worked flexibly throughout the week. The annual package, including base salary, superannuation and leave loading, is $80,000 p.a. pro rata. Fringe benefits arrangements for staff of public benevolent institutions are also available which increase the value of the package.

As an organisation dedicated to enhancing the role of Australia’s refugee communities in the national discussion about refugee issues, RCOA strongly encourages applications from people with lived refugee experience and people with close personal and cultural connections to refugee and migrant communities.

RCOA has offices in Sydney and Melbourne but we are all currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have not renewed the lease on our Melbourne office but will be seeking new premises once we can return to work in person. However, this role can be undertaken remotely from anywhere in Australia and offers a high level of flexibility with working hours and days. Ideally the person would be available to respond to media inquiries as they arise.

A position description is attached.